Walking On Volume 6, Issue 1, January 2019 | Page 9

Industry Info free time to condition and compete because of work or family responsi- bilities, those starting new horses in our sport, or those just wanting to ride their aged horses in competi- tion again and visit with old NATRC friends and family. “And let’s not forget those who are bringing bright-eyed, energetic youngsters into our sport (I’m think- ing parents and grandparents), or those who prefer shorter, slower rides with lots of natural trail challenges.” Junior riders must be at least ten years old. Trail riding enthusiasts now have a choice of riding approximately 10, 20 or 40 miles in a 1-day ride in Leisure, CP/N or O divisions respectively, or 40 or 60 miles in a 2-day ride in CP/N or O, or 90 miles in Open in a 3-day ride. In 2019, NATRC is again offer- ing free competing memberships to riders who have never before been members. Says Meroshnekoff, “Take pride in your ride. Come ride with us!” For more information contact [email protected] or visit the website www.natrc.org. Equine Land Conservation Resource Announces New On-line Educational Resources Equine Land Conservation Re- source (ELCR) is pleased to an- nounce several new articles that are now available in our website library, covering a variety of topics that are of interest to individuals, horsemen and women, and communities as efforts are made to protect, create, enhance and maintain the lands, facilities and trails that are critical to all equine activities. “A Look at Backyard Horsekeep- ing” looks at aspects of and regu- lations for keeping horses on small farms and residential properties. Zoning regulations and availability of equine services and supplies, assess- ing a property for horse-keeping and best management practices (BMPs) to employ are covered. The also article explores many of the back- yard horse communities in the US, looking at the zoning, facilities and trails that help to support equestrian activities. https://elcr.org/a-look-at- backyard-horse-keeping/. “Working with Parks for Equine Access – Master Plan” is in two parts. Part 1, “Master Plan”, describes the reasons for and process of creat- ing a master plan for a municipal park, and the advocacy role that the equine community must play. Part 2, “Master Plan Illustrations” is a tour of equestrian-based master plans in communities around the US. Pro- duced by experienced designers, community planners and parks per- sonnel with public input, the illustra- tions look at master plans for equine centers and facilities. https://elcr.org/ working-with-parks-for-equine-ac- cess-master-plan-part-1/ and https:// elcr.org/working-with-parks-for- equine-access-master-plan-illustra- tions-part-2/ “Equine Land Advocacy – A Best Practice for Equine Access” explores the issues that arise to threaten the equestrian way of life, looking at opportunities to partner with lo- cal and state government agencies, conservancies, land trusts and other organizations to work toward resolv- ing land, facility and trail issues in your local community with a positive outcome. https://elcr.org/equine- land-advocacy-a-best-practice-for- equine-access/ About the Equine Land Conservation Resource (ELCR): ELCR builds awareness of the loss of lands available for horse-related activities and facilitates the protection and conser- vation of those lands working to ensure America’s equine heritage lives on and the emotional, physical and economic benefits of the horse-human relationship remains accessible. ELCR serves as an information resource and clearinghouse on conserving horse properties, land use planning, land stewardship/best management practices, trails, liability and equine economic impact. For more information about the ELCR visit www.elcr.org or call [phone]. 9